The following is a list of Community Planning Services provided by the Lowcountry Council of Governments Planning Department. Clicking on the links below for their corresponding categories will provide more information. For any additional information or for inquires, please contact Stephanie Rossi, Planning Director: srossi@lowcountrycog.org or  (843)-473-3958.

• Economic and Market Studies

Identify present and potential retail and commercial opportunities for municipalities, counties and the Region.

• Housing Studies

Summarize key trends in demand and supply — now and in the future —and provide a framework for future development.

• Comprehensive Plans & Zoning

Prepare update and review local comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances.

• Bike & Pedestrian Planning

Create strategies and concepts to get communities moving.

• Custom Mapping

Tell the story of your community with custom GIS mapping and graphics.

• Survey Design & Administration

Develop brief surveys that get results. Online and hard-copy for optimum responses.

• Grant Application Assistance

Demonstrate need with data analysis, to completion of full transportation related packages.

• Procurement Assistance

Coordinate the services of landscape architects, engineers and other contractors to ensure that procurement procedures are followed and that contractors have one point of contact.

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